Ballia News Digest
A Dalit man was assaulted for staying at and worshipping in a temple in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and two people have been booked, according to The Hindu. Nationally, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force and Mukesh Ambani launched what is reported as India's biggest-ever IPO.
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Dalit Man Assaulted at Ballia Temple
A Dalit man was assaulted for staying at and worshipping at a temple, according to The Hindu. Two people have been booked. The report places the incident in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, which is outside Bihar.
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Ambani Launches India's Biggest-Ever IPO
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has launched what is reported as India's biggest-ever initial public offering, according to The Guardian. The source provides no further figures.
India Passes 300 GW of Non-Fossil Power Capacity
India's installed non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity has crossed 300 GW, according to News On AIR.
Delhi Police Moves CJP Leaders' Case to Crime Branch
Delhi Police has transferred the case involving CJP leaders to the Crime Branch ahead of a hearing, according to NDTV. CJP has separately alleged a 'deliberate' delay in the release of its leaders, per DW.
Bhagwant Mann Stopped at Delhi Airport and Fined
Bhagwant Mann was stopped at Delhi airport and fined Rs 50,000, according to NDTV. AAP has responded to the incident.
Finance Influencer's Death Raises Cyberbullying Claim
A finance influencer with 1.3 million followers died by suicide, and the father has claimed cyberbullying was responsible, according to NDTV.
Delhi Air Quality Set to Worsen to 'Poor'
Air quality in Delhi is set to deteriorate to the 'Poor' category from Wednesday, according to NDTV.
PM Modi Calls for Unity Against India's 'Enemies'
PM Modi flagged three 'enemies' of India and called for unity in the national interest, according to The Hindu. In a Dussehra address, he said the enemies 'will have to be defeated'.
Abhijeet Dipke's Message Includes Pause in Protests
Abhijeet Dipke issued a message addressed to 'Cockroaches' that includes a pause in protests and a 'Real Leaders' reveal, according to NDTV. The headline provides no further detail.
BJP Video Claims Rahul Gandhi Travelling to Vietnam
The BJP posted an in-flight video claiming Rahul Gandhi is travelling to Vietnam, and Congress has responded, according to NDTV.
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force on Vijayadashami, according to News On AIR.
Rubio's India Visit Focuses on Trade and Energy
Trade and energy security are reported as top agenda items for Rubio's visit to India, according to DW. Al Jazeera reports the visit includes a stop at Reliance's oil refinery, which it describes as the world's largest.
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